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Jul 28, 2012 | 10:00 PM

#8701

garb.man

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From: Elgin,Il.60124

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1997 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhennessee1

People make bastard packs when the song want to buy lift springs. I don't think it is wise to mess with your lift springs.

If you want 6.5 inches then get some 3 inch shackles.

3in shackles, mmm , a bit sketchy im thinkn....

Jul 28, 2012 | 10:17 PM

#8702

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

If you know where to get 3" shackles that are trustworthy, tell me now! I looked for some so I can get a 2" BB on the MJ, but I just saw cheap Chinese ones.

Jul 28, 2012 | 10:57 PM

#8703

ptofoc

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From: Oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Inline 6

Thanks guys, I found this,

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html

Is it any good?

Jul 28, 2012 | 11:11 PM

#8704

Basslicks

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptofoc

Thanks guys, I found this,

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html

Is it any good?

the company makes good lifts, but you want to steer clear of add a leaf (AAL) lifts - after a couple of months the leafs you add will loose the tensile strength and bend back to the arch of the leaf spring pack you add them to. You're better off spending a couple hundred more and getting the full lift pack.

Jul 28, 2012 | 11:18 PM

#8705

Basslicks

No, I don't lick fish.

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From: Northern Kentucky

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

Are the autozone ones any good?? I saw them earlier today, the adjustable ones right? With all the different holes?

Lots of guys on here have used them and I haven't heard any complaints from them... and yes the adjustable ones.

I actually have a set waiting to go on mine, but my shackle frame nuts broke loose from the welds so i'm going to have to cut in to my floor to get to them before I can get them out.

Jul 28, 2012 | 11:20 PM

#8706

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by denbjornen

Are the autozone ones any good?? I saw them earlier today, the adjustable ones right? With all the different holes?

It's what I roll.
39.99. Chevy 2wd lowering shackle

Jul 29, 2012 | 02:21 PM

#8707

ebowman85

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From: Annville, PA

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

This is my t case and pinion angles.. I am going to try to shim the axle to make the pinion angle 1 to 2 degrees different from the t case angle to compensate for acceleration. I am confused on which way the pinion moves during acceleration so would I need a 3 degree shim or a 6 degree shim?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 06:16 PM

#8708

Tdrake

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From: Phoenix, Arizona

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Hey guys ive been looking into getting a 3 inch lift and cant decide on what i should go with . Any recommendations or information would be appreciated.

Jul 29, 2012 | 07:29 PM

#8709

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdrake

Hey guys ive been looking into getting a 3 inch lift and cant decide on what i should go with . Any recommendations or information would be appreciated.

lots of searching man. i will say, you get what you pay for.

Jul 29, 2012 | 07:32 PM

#8710

NorCalJeep

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From: Santa Rosa, California

Year: 1987 Comanche,1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Renix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdrake

Hey guys ive been looking into getting a 3 inch lift and cant decide on what i should go with . Any recommendations or information would be appreciated.

Rubicon express has a nice 3.5 kit that might be worth looking into.

Jul 29, 2012 | 09:09 PM

#8711

Photojared

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From: Henderson, NV

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalJeep

Rubicon express has a nice 3.5 kit that might be worth looking into.

I love mine!

Jul 29, 2012 | 09:21 PM

#8712

Beerguyatx

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From: Austin, TX

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I've got the re 3.5 super flex and it's awesome. Drives really nice. I did need a tcase drop and 4 degree shim until I do the sye in the fall.

Jul 29, 2012 | 09:36 PM

#8713

jeepbby123

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Ok so I know you can't paint coil springs without it chopping over time, but what about leaf springs? They will be brand new for a 4.5" lift

Jul 29, 2012 | 09:40 PM

#8714

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepbby123

Ok so I know you can't paint coil springs without it chopping over time, but what about leaf springs? They will be brand new for a 4.5" lift

You can paint all of it, but it'll get scratched/worn down over time. Just don't put the paint on too thick, or it'll crack.

Jul 29, 2012 | 09:44 PM

#8715

jeepbby123

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You can paint all of it, but it'll get scratched/worn down over time. Just don't put the paint on too thick, or it'll crack.

Well I know this may sound stupid but I was thinking that like I could set aside a weekend once a year and take off all the suspension components/axles and clean them, check for wear, and maybe give them a fresh coat of paint. Also keep then from seizing. Good idea, bad idea, or overkill